Cost & Insurance

 

  • A typical session lasts for 45-50min. It may be less or more, but we would agree on this prior to your treatment. 

  • Our fees are as follows:

    • Intake/Initial Session: $170 (45-60min)

    • Individual Therapy Session: $150 (45-50min)

    • Group Therapy Session: Please contact us for more information

    • Workshop or Individual Intensives: Please contact us for more information

  • We are in-network with: Cigna, United Healthcare, BCBS or CareFirst and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) and we are Tricare Certified.

    We are also a Maryland Medicaid Provider.

    We are out-of-network providers with other insurances. This means that we’re not paneled with insurance companies other than those above, but that we can provide documentation for you so that you can see the therapist of your choice and get reimbursed for the investment that you make in your wellbeing.

    Below are some benefits of working with an out-of-network provider:

    • You can choose the therapist to work with, whether they work with your insurance or not. Many insurances companies allow their members to choose and provide a certain amount for out-of-network reimbursement. 

    • Working with an out-of-network provider allows both you and your therapist to be more flexible. Insurance companies often dictate the number of sessions allowed, while working with an out- of- network provider allows you to have as many or as few sessions as you desire.

    • Some people prefer not to have a diagnosis associated with their care. When working with an insurance company, your therapist will have to document a mental health diagnosis to show that therapy is “medically necessary,” which will then become part of your permanent health record. 

    • Having a mental health diagnosis creates a label and may feed into mental health stigma. Some worry that such a label may not serve them today or in their future and negatively impact other areas in their life.

    • Being an out-of-network provider allows us to prioritize your privacy and maintain confidentiality. We are not asked by any managed care company to share your information which may then be shared with other parties involved in your health care.

  • Typically, clients are able to use their flex spending cards for the payment of therapy. If you do not currently have an HSA account, ask your employer if they have one. This can be very helpful if you are not using insurance or to meet deductibles. 

  • If you decide to work with us as an out-of-network provider, here are some questions you may consider when talking with your insurance:

    • Does my plan cover services with out-of-network mental health providers?

    • What is my copay or what percentage of the cost am I responsible for when seeing an out-of-network mental health provider?

    • Is there a maximum amount per session the insurance will cover for an out-of-network provider?

    • How much time do I have to file a claim for out-of-network services?

    • Do I need pre-authorization or a referral from my PCP to see a counselor?

    • If I need pre-authorization, how do I go about obtaining it?

    • What is the process to get reimbursed for out-of-network services?

    Please note, it is your responsibility to check in with your insurance. You can inform them of our fees and consider the above questions. We are happy to help you navigate and provide you with the documentation your insurance asks for (they often ask for “superbills”)!